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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 300. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of voluntary housing agencies that have applied for available fast-track funding options for the provision of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4221/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Data (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 299. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of modular housing units which have been provided to date and the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4220/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Eligibility (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 301. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the income threshold limits for social housing applicant households for all local authorities, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4222/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 302. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address concerns that local authority procurement processes are significantly delaying the provision of social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4223/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 308. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the funding and funding streams provided for the construction of a project (details supplied); if any public consultation on the project took place; if so, the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4287/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Water Services Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 311. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the reason responsibility to repair and maintain combined drains, private drains and connections were not transferred to Irish Water; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is causing significant distress to dwellers and homeowners who are facing unfair financial liability for such repair; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 367. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address concerns within the construction sector in relation to the procurement of public contracts due to unfair competition from non-resident contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4444/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 382. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the projects in County Tipperary that will be supported by the rural action plan, Realising our Rural Potential: Action Plan for Rural Development; the funding being provided for each; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3873/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 448. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address concerns regarding the allocation of staff at a day care centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4474/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: 720. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding which was provided by his Department toward the construction of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4286/17]

Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am also pleased to be able to speak to the Bill and I compliment an Teachta O'Dea on putting forward the Bill and the research he has done. The Minister, Deputy Harris, has just left but I thank him for earlier receiving a deputation of a powerful group of enablers in Tipperary, some of whom are recovering cancer survivors. They have put in much passion and energy into providing a new,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I want to ask the Minister for Education and Skills about the DEIS status. Under the programme for Government, the Government said that it will support disadvantage in education and elsewhere. This issue is being dealt with by the Department of Education and Skills and the Department of Social Welfare. The four schools in Tipperary town, led by St. Joseph's, have co-operated and have come-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I am asking about promised legislation on supports that are due announcement. The schools have co-operated in a wonderful spirit of unity. They have an application-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: They missed out in Tipperary town years ago. When is it going to be announced that the schools-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I did not even get a half a minute. I am just asking-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: A question, yes. I want to finish my question. When is it going to be announced?

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I appeal to the Minister of State to ensure this issue is raised at every EU Council meeting. How can the Taoiseach deal with it? I ask him to give it the high level priority it should have. The Taoiseach also mentioned that Ireland has raised our concerns over the protection of minority populations, including Christians, at the UN Human Rights Council. I put it to the Taoiseach,...

European Council: Statements (25 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: I, too, am delighted to get the opportunity to speak on this important issue. We have to deal with several areas. The first is the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis. I salute the brave work of the members of the Naval Service. Those involved are risking their lives in this great humanitarian mission. I salute all the NGOs, including Médecins Sans Frontières. I salute all...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Give her the money.

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2017)

Mattie McGrath: Paint the windows.